Automotive Test Fixture & Machine Designer

Autoliv; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Recognition awards

Company events

University discount options

Gender Pay Equality

Job summary

Autoliv is seeking a Test Fixture & Machine Designer to design, develop, and release test fixtures and equipment in CATIA V5, supporting airbag, seatbelt, and steering wheel validation activities. You will collaborate with engineering, laboratory, and manufacturing teams to ensure equipment meets validation requirements for DV, PV, and LAT testing.

Required is a High School Diploma with 3+ years of fixture design experience, strong CATIA V5 and GD&T skills, and familiarity with PLM systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with at least 3 years of fixture design experience.
• Advanced CATIA V5 skills including Part Design, Assembly Design, Parametrization, Boolean Operations, and Basic Surface Design.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Experience designing and modifying test fixtures for validation, testing, and manufacturing.
• Familiarity with PLM systems for data management.
• Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and release test fixtures and test devices in CATIA V5 to support airbag, seatbelt, and steering wheel testing programs.
• Collaborate with engineering, laboratory, and manufacturing teams to ensure test equipment meets validation requirements for DV, PV, and LAT testing.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation while ensuring compliance with design standards and testing procedures.
• Apply knowledge of machining, fabrication methods, materials, and metal properties to develop robust, cost-effective, and reliable test solutions.
• Communicate technical information effectively across departments and global facilities, providing support for fixture development, testing activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CATIA V5

Fixture design

GD&T

Engineering drawing interpretation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Autoliv is seeking a Test Fixture & Machine Designer to design, develop, and release test fixtures and equipment in CATIA V5, supporting airbag, seatbelt, and steering wheel validation activities. You will collaborate with engineering, laboratory, and manufacturing teams to ensure equipment meets validation requirements for DV, PV, and LAT testing.

Required is a High School Diploma with 3+ years of fixture design experience, strong CATIA V5 and GD&T skills, and familiarity with PLM systems.